Armband Celtic tattoo stencils

 

Celtic - the definition of the term

The term "Celtic" is broad and encompasses all cultures of Northern Europe from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages.

Celtic tattoos

The Celtic tattoo art includes styles from several historical periods and ranges from the Hallstatt period to the La Tene period.

Where is the exact origin of the Celtic tattoos?

Hard to say. Many peoples were involved. In addition, the influence of the Vikings was very strong.

The Celtic tattoo art, or more precisely the Celtic method of tattooing, is one of the oldest in the world.

An extract of the so-called Woad plant was used as the color. The symbols of the original Celtic tattoos are based on metal artifacts, old manuscripts and Pictish carvings in stone.

Despite the great influence of the Vikings with their wild, flowing art, the Celtic tattoo style also retained its spiral and weave patterns.

• Tattoo with symbolic power - Celtic tattoos

Celtic Tattoo, in German Celtic tattoo. This means a tattoo in the Celtic style. The style of the Celtic tattoos is often seen as a fashion trend, although the history of this style goes very far back to the Celtic warriors.

It was they who brought tattoos and Celtic symbols together and adorned their bodies with them. Back then, however, it wasn't just about body jewelry.

The ornate and symbolic tattoos had another purpose: to intimidate the opponents.

So the Celtic tattoos were a kind of martial attrition tactic.

Celtic warriors were strong men who were extremely aware of their strength and charisma. It was not uncommon for them to go into battle with their bare chests showing off their splendid and terrifying tattoos.

Nowadays tattoos are purely body jewelry. Nevertheless, quite a few people also value a certain symbolic power.

• Celtic tattoos - the designs

Even today, Celtic tattoos are associated with courage and strength. Numerous Celtic motifs can be found on the skin of tattoo fans. Whereby Celtic tattoos can be found more in men and less in women.

• Popular Celtic symbols include

the Celtic knot

Animals

the Celtic cross

the celtic tree of life

and many more

 

The Celtic Knot (Celtic Knot) is usually found on the upper arm, chest or shoulder blade. With its endless loops, it symbolizes eternity, among other things.

Celtic tattoos with animal motifs can be found on the chest, arm and back. They express courage and ferocity and are also intended to protect.

The Celtic culture was very close to nature. So it's no wonder that symbols for organic energies such as wind and nature can also be found in the Celtic tattoos. For example circles, trinity and others.

By the Celtic Cross,

Celtic cross or high cross is a Christian cross design. It has a ring at the intersection of the cross bars. This gave this symbol the popular name Radkreuz.

The Celtic Tree of Life a symbol of hope and a happy future. The tree or the tree cult was an integral part of the Celtic belief.

• Conclusion

Celtic tattoos are much more than just body jewelry. They are history and tattoos with deep symbolism. These tattoos represent pride and courage, strength and hope. Just wearing them because Celtic tattoos are fashionable doesn't do these powerful symbols justice.

Celtic Tattoo is a lifestyle and an expression of one's own strength.

There is hardly a Celtic tattoo wearer who is not aware of the meaning of the symbols and who does not know the Celtic culture.

Conversations with tattooed people in the Celtic tattoo style can be very interesting and enriching and often show the special pride in relation to these special tattoos.